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Sestertius - Hadrian DACIA S C, Dacia
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 130-133 |
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| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed, draped bust of Emperor Hadrian facing left, rendered with fine portraiture characteristic of Hadrianic coinage; the emperor's curly hair and short beard are depicted with naturalistic detail. The truncation of the bust shows drapery over the left shoulder. The encircling Latin legend runs along the periphery of the flan, partially visible on both sides of the effigy. The overall style reflects the high artistic quality of Rome's imperial mint workshops during the early second century AD. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The personification of the Roman province of Dacia seated left on a rocky outcrop, her figure rendered in a contemplative pose. She holds a vexillum (legionary standard) in her right hand and a falx (the curved Dacian weapon) in her left, symbolising both Roman conquest and the province's native heritage. A helmet may appear at her feet, further evoking the military subjugation of Dacia. The field carries the senatorial authority mark S C (Senatus Consultum) flanking the seated figure, while the provincial legend DACIA appears in the exergue or field. |
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